Makers & Masterminds Kids’ Club
3rd Thursday of each month, September through December
October Meeting is Thursday, October 16
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. - Ages 6 and up
Have you ever been curious about how things work? Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiment but aren’t sure how? Join us at Makers & Masterminds where we’ll be working with a variety of STEM/STEAM projects each month. In October we'll check floating your boats!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
3rd Thursday of each month, September through December
October Meeting is Thursday, October 16
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. - Ages 6 and up
Have you ever been curious about how things work? Have you ever wanted to perform your own science experiment but aren’t sure how? Join us at Makers & Masterminds where we’ll be working with a variety of STEM/STEAM projects each month. In October we'll check floating your boats!
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Fluffy Ghost Drop-in
Monday, October 13
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hey kids, stop in and make a Fluffy Ghost to add some hauntingly silly fun to your room.
Monday, October 13
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hey kids, stop in and make a Fluffy Ghost to add some hauntingly silly fun to your room.
Library Exterior Project Update: You may not have noticed the crews working on the south and east sides of the library yet, but they are definitely making progress!
Thanks to the generous support of the Village of Forsyth, FPL is getting an exterior remodel, designed to repair current issues and protect the building for continued use in the future. Over the new few months, be prepared to see lots of construction on all sides of the building. While the project shouldn't hinder your normal library visit, we do ask that you use caution in the parking lots and on the sidewalks to ensure your safety. The construction project may impact the availability of parking at times. If so, please use the Methodist Church parking lot across the street.
Thanks to the generous support of the Village of Forsyth, FPL is getting an exterior remodel, designed to repair current issues and protect the building for continued use in the future. Over the new few months, be prepared to see lots of construction on all sides of the building. While the project shouldn't hinder your normal library visit, we do ask that you use caution in the parking lots and on the sidewalks to ensure your safety. The construction project may impact the availability of parking at times. If so, please use the Methodist Church parking lot across the street.
Kids' LEGO Builders Club
TONIGHT - Tuesday, October 7
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
TONIGHT - Tuesday, October 7
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
October 14th - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Forsyth Library
Who Can Get Vaccinated?
Available for all individuals 6 months and older
High Priority for:
Older adults (55+)
Pregnant individuals
People with chronic health conditions
Children
Why Get Vaccinated?
Protects against serious illness
Helps stop the spread in our community
Safe, quick, and effective
We can bill Medicare and Medicaid. If you don't have insurance, you can pay out of pocket. The cost would be $50 or $90 if you want a higher does flu vaccine.
Please bring a photo ID and insurance card or relevant information and wear a short-sleeved shirt.
For questions, call 217-423-6988 option 2
October 14th - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Forsyth Library
Who Can Get Vaccinated?
Available for all individuals 6 months and older
High Priority for:
Older adults (55+)
Pregnant individuals
People with chronic health conditions
Children
Why Get Vaccinated?
Protects against serious illness
Helps stop the spread in our community
Safe, quick, and effective
We can bill Medicare and Medicaid. If you don't have insurance, you can pay out of pocket. The cost would be $50 or $90 if you want a higher does flu vaccine.
Please bring a photo ID and insurance card or relevant information and wear a short-sleeved shirt.
For questions, call 217-423-6988 option 2
Design Your Own Monster Paper Doll Drop-in
Saturday, October 11
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop into the library and create your own paper doll monster. You’ll design their face and choose what color you want your monster to be using crayons, markers, and colored pencils, then take them home to live with you. Have fun making your crazy cute critter!
Saturday, October 11
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop into the library and create your own paper doll monster. You’ll design their face and choose what color you want your monster to be using crayons, markers, and colored pencils, then take them home to live with you. Have fun making your crazy cute critter!
BINGO! at the Library
Tuesday, October 14 - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Register by calling 217-877-8174 or at
eventbrite.com
Tuesday, October 14 - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Register by calling 217-877-8174 or at
eventbrite.com
Check out what's going on at the library this week:
***TODAY'S THE DAY!*** Taylor Swift Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party
Saturday, October 4 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Swifties Welcome!
We’re in our Celebration Era at FPL and you’re invited to join us!
You Need To Calm Down, put on a Cardigan and have an Enchanted good time at the library! We’ll create friendship bracelets and Bejeweled VIP passes. Try some of T. Swift’s favorite snacks and take home some cool swag.
Whether you’re age is 15 or not, Come Shake It Off in Style at this awesome event. And don’t worry, we won’t be Mean... it’ll be The Best Day!
Saturday, October 4 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All Swifties Welcome!
We’re in our Celebration Era at FPL and you’re invited to join us!
You Need To Calm Down, put on a Cardigan and have an Enchanted good time at the library! We’ll create friendship bracelets and Bejeweled VIP passes. Try some of T. Swift’s favorite snacks and take home some cool swag.
Whether you’re age is 15 or not, Come Shake It Off in Style at this awesome event. And don’t worry, we won’t be Mean... it’ll be The Best Day!
Zombie Barbie Teen Program 12+
Friday, October 10
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
It’s spooky season and even Barbie gets into the spirit of things at FPL.
Teens, bring in a doll you’re ok with transforming (or use one provided - supplies are limited) into a cool and
creepy Zombie Barbie! The library will have what you need to zombify your doll.
It’s a No-Brainer - this Teen program will be a scary good time!
Friday, October 10
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
It’s spooky season and even Barbie gets into the spirit of things at FPL.
Teens, bring in a doll you’re ok with transforming (or use one provided - supplies are limited) into a cool and
creepy Zombie Barbie! The library will have what you need to zombify your doll.
It’s a No-Brainer - this Teen program will be a scary good time!
Adult Watercolor Cards with Jennifer Stout
Saturday, October 11 - Ages 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 Space is Limited
Saturday, October 11 - Ages 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 Space is Limited
Adult Haunted Painting Program
Tuesday, October 7 - Ages 16+
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required
Sign up to turn your chosen landscape print into haunted artwork. The library will provide the prints and paints, you use your imagination to create a whimsical or chilling Halloween masterpiece to hang in your home or office.
Registration for this frightfully fun adult program can be done by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
Tuesday, October 7 - Ages 16+
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Registration Required
Sign up to turn your chosen landscape print into haunted artwork. The library will provide the prints and paints, you use your imagination to create a whimsical or chilling Halloween masterpiece to hang in your home or office.
Registration for this frightfully fun adult program can be done by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
Evening Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Tuesday, October 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Taco Tuesday, kids. There will be a story about a lot of folks favorite food - TACOS! We'll have a fun taco-related story, as well as a craft. Celebrate National Taco Day with us.
Tuesday, October 7 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
It's Taco Tuesday, kids. There will be a story about a lot of folks favorite food - TACOS! We'll have a fun taco-related story, as well as a craft. Celebrate National Taco Day with us.
Kids' LEGO Builders Club
October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
October 7, November 6 & December 9
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
All Builders Welcome!
Want to practice your Master Builder skills? Join our LEGO® club where you can tackle a new design at each meeting! We supply the bricks, you supply the creativity! Designs will be displayed in the library.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Adult Watercolor Cards with Jennifer Stout
Saturday, October 11 - 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 - Space is Limited
Saturday, October 11 - 16+
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sign up to join local artist, Jennifer Stout, as she helps you design watercolor greeting cards with a winter theme. We’ll have all you need to create cards for friends and family. Your artistic skill level doesn’t matter; Jennifer will show you just what you need to create beautiful cards.
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 - Space is Limited
Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Book Club
Ages 13 to 17
Tuesday, October 14, November 25, & January 6
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Ever hear the phrase, “the book is better”? With the Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Club you can put that statement to the test.
The premise: we read a book every six weeks. We then meet to review the book, watch a bit of the television or movie adaptation, and discuss the differences, similarities, favorites and not-so-favorites.
Our first book is the graphic novel Nimona by N.D. Stephenson and the movie of the same name.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Ages 13 to 17
Tuesday, October 14, November 25, & January 6
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Ever hear the phrase, “the book is better”? With the Read, Watch, Repeat Teens Club you can put that statement to the test.
The premise: we read a book every six weeks. We then meet to review the book, watch a bit of the television or movie adaptation, and discuss the differences, similarities, favorites and not-so-favorites.
Our first book is the graphic novel Nimona by N.D. Stephenson and the movie of the same name.
For questions about the club, please call Vanessa, Youth Services Librarian, at 217-877-8174
Kids’ Leaf Oil Pastel Art Program
Thursday, October 2
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Bring your littles to the library to create some artwork that will allow them to fill your home with the colors of fall. Kids will choose a leaf stencil to color around using bright oil pastels on a black background.
All ages welcome; no registration is required.
Thursday, October 2
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Bring your littles to the library to create some artwork that will allow them to fill your home with the colors of fall. Kids will choose a leaf stencil to color around using bright oil pastels on a black background.
All ages welcome; no registration is required.
Story Time with Miss Vanessa
Friday, October 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Come listen to the story Thunder Boy, Jr. by Native American author, Sherman Alexie
Friday, October 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5, siblings welcome
Come listen to the story Thunder Boy, Jr. by Native American author, Sherman Alexie
Enjoy what's happening at the library this week!
Lizzie Borden and the Borden Murders: The Original CSI with Edward Dzialo
Tuesday, October 21 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required - Open to Ages 16+
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged with their murders, but was later acquitted of the crime. The murders remain unsolved to this day and they serve as, not only a mystery of a heinous double murder - they’re representative of media in the Gilded Age, as well as the class and gender stereotypes of that time.
Chicago actor and story-teller, Ed Dzialo, shares the details of the murders, while painting a fascinating picture of Lizzie, both before and after the gruesome murders through photos, memorabilia, and a peek at life in the city that Lizzie Borden called home.
Tuesday, October 21 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration Required - Open to Ages 16+
Register by calling the library at 217-877-8174 or at eventbrite.com
On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered with a hatchet in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged with their murders, but was later acquitted of the crime. The murders remain unsolved to this day and they serve as, not only a mystery of a heinous double murder - they’re representative of media in the Gilded Age, as well as the class and gender stereotypes of that time.
Chicago actor and story-teller, Ed Dzialo, shares the details of the murders, while painting a fascinating picture of Lizzie, both before and after the gruesome murders through photos, memorabilia, and a peek at life in the city that Lizzie Borden called home.
